Once again, a new batch of Nuts is arriving to CS, and this time it's Pistachios!

Our third Batched Ticks Galaxy is set to start on 24 June, and you will need to key in a password that can be found here

For those who are new to this format, here is a brief overview:

Everyday, 10 fast turns are processed, and players cannot login while they are getting done;
Then, the galaxy opens for login until the next batch the following day;
This means that we can play this galaxy with one login per day, and also that the good use of Governors and Admirals is highly advised.

To join ranked galaxies, you need to gain at least a total of 15 fame points (i.e. at least rank 1). Fame points can be earned by finishing unranked galaxies, which open every Friday (unless otherwise stated).

EU Prime Time Galaxy & Air Team GalaxyPosted on 09.06.2015

The EU PrimeTime Galaxy opens this Friday, June 12th a, with 15-min turns ticking only between 7-10pm CET, which is equivalent to afternoon time in the US.

So whether you're in Europe or the US, and only want to play at certain times of the day, this could be a galaxy to check out. Galaxy settings are similar to the US PrimeTime galaxy earlier in the month, with fairly standard parameters.

Also, if you'd like to try out a team galaxy, the Air Team Galaxy is open, with the settings available in the signup forum here. Team galaxies places players in two teams on either side of the galaxy in a battle for supremacy. The starting date for the team galaxy is tentatively set on Wednesday, June 17th.

To join ranked galaxies, you need to gain at least a total of 15 fame points (i.e. at least rank 1). Fame points can be earned by finishing unranked galaxies, which open every Friday (unless otherwise stated).

Upcoming GalaxiesPosted on 23.05.2015

Looking for a galaxy to join? Not to worry! Over the coming weeks, you'll be spoilt for choice as 3 galaxies are open to satisfy your CS needs.

First up, the The US PrimeTime Galaxy, which runs only at 7.00 to 10.00pm US Eastern Standard Time in 15 minute ticks, allowing you to mind the non-important parts of your life for the rest of the day while the game is paused. The galaxy is fairly small, so seats are limited! The galaxy starts on Thursday, May 28th at 7.00pm EST (Friday, May 29th 1.00am CET).

Or if you fancy a presumably less competitive galaxy, the 300th Beginner's Galaxy is open for signup, but being a month-end galaxy, it will be open for ranks 0 to rank 2 players. The galaxy starts on Friday, May 29th at 8.10pm CET.

Finally, if you fancy a team galaxy instead, the Air Team Galaxy is now open for signup in the forum. Details have yet to be set, but feel free to signup in the forums and join in the fun of setting up the galaxy.

Armed with a fully-populated 80 population HQ with 80 stats across all other categories, your HQ will be a versatile shipyard, breeder, and science superplanet, all packed in one. What it can't do, however, is mine any other resources except metal. In fact, none of your HQ system planets will be able to sustain a colony to fulfil your mineral needs.

So that leaves you the little task of venturing out to other systems in search of vital resources to fuel the production of fleets back home. To make things even more challenging, you start with no colony ships, and with a colony ship multiplier that is twice as normal, you'll need to be at the top of your game during the colonization phase.

The galaxy has no end-turn set, and runs on 2-hour ticks. Ticks start on Friday, May 15th.

To join ranked galaxies, you need to gain at least a total of 15 fame points (i.e. at least rank 1). Fame points can be earned by finishing unranked galaxies, which open every Friday (unless otherwise stated).

Uninhabitable Galaxy open for habitation this FridayPosted on 27.04.2015

With advocates for work-life balance becoming more vocal lately, citizens in Cosmic Supremacy empires are demanding better standards of living for themselves, and are increasingly picky about where they consider as habitable zones for setting up colonies.

In the Uninhabitable Galaxy, civil rights groups have demanded stricter rules on the definition of climates deemed fit for inhabitation, leading to dramatically lower total planetary space, and a reduced number of planets per system. However, all is not gloom. High planet commodities and cheap tech mods should ensure the galaxy will move at a rather quick pace as empires fight for precious living space for their skyscrapers.

How will you fit planetary defenses in the confined spaces of your planets? Will you employ offense as your best form of defense, and grab territory for your empire? Join the inhabitable galaxy starting this Friday, May 1st if you think you can lead your people while satisfying their high expectations for work life balance.

Hot [Wars Only] GalaxyPosted on 13.04.2015

Ever dreamt of a world with no peace? Where war is forever raging?

We hope not! Not in real life anyway. But in the realms of Cosmic Supremacy, such a situation may be possible. Featuring a first of its kind, the 'Hot' Galaxy requires that all participants declare war on all other civilizations, and remain at war throughout the galaxy.

That means no peace treaties or alliances. You can have non-aggression pacts with neighbours, but know that you'll have to constantly watch for stabs behind your back. Of course, you'll have a similar arsenal in your toolbox.

It's not encouraged in other galaxies, but backstabbing will be an acceptable tactic in this particular 'no honor code' galaxy. So if you feel like signing up, post here, and a player-admin will send you the password to join the galaxy.

Ticks start on Friday, April 17th

Water Team GalaxyPosted on 05.04.2015

Water Team Galaxy - Re-balancing the Teams.

Due to an unexpected personal situation, one of the players in the Blue Team had to retire from the Water TG. So, we are now finding solutions to re-balance the Teams before we start the round. The provisory start date and time is now Sunday, April 12, at 20h00 (CET).

Current status
We are now in the process of adding a new player to the galaxy, as a replacement. bldrnnr has kindly offered to join, and we are making the necessary arrangements, with him and Erwin.

2015 Q1 WrapupPosted on 02.04.2015

After a busy end to first quarter of 2015, below are the summary of results for galaxies completed in the 3 months to Mar 31 2015: .

Starting a series of team galaxies themed around the 4 elements of nature, the Water TG is set to start in the coming weeks. The galaxy is currently available for signup, but participants will require a password to play.

To obtain a password, simply register your interest here. You will then be sent a password by one of the player-admins, and will be briefed on what to expect in a team galaxy. So even if you are new to the experience, feel free to sign up to this galaxy.